Sudan

In Khartoum an event took place to celebrate entry into force at the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs under the auspices of the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs. It was organized by JASMAR, ABRAR and Sudan CBL in collaboration with the National Mine Action Centre. As well as the speeches that were delivered, the celebration consisted of drumming, speeches and local singing and dancing groups. There were around two hundred participants, including the State Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, representatives from the Defence, Foreign Affairs, and Justice Ministries, and the Disarmament, Demobilization & Reintegration Commission (DDRC), as well as the ambassadors for the UK and Norway. Many from the media were present at the event, as were Sudan CBL members, UNMAO and UNDP staff, and a number of other international and national NGOs, including MAG and DCA.

During the celebration three speeches were delivered by Abdelatie Abdelkhair Sudan CBL Coordinator, UNMAO Deputy Director and Dr. Mutrif Sidig the State Minister. The Minister affirmed that Sudan is not affected by cluster munitions, but is demonstrating solidarity with the affected nations worldwide. He added that once Sudan has joined the Mine Ban Treaty, there is no reason for Sudan not to join the CCM. He hopes that Sudan will be a treaty member by the First Meeting of States Parties.

The celebration was covered by Sudan national TV in its primary news broadcasts, Blue Nile TV as well as Elshroog TV and Omruman radio. Many newspapers also highlighted the event. On this day the Sudanese government announced that it would accede to the CCM before November 2010.
Mr. Abo Osama Taktook, JASMAR Human Security Organization, aboosamaa@yahoo.com

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